These delicious golden pastries are Peach Hand Pies — a flaky, buttery crust filled with warm, juicy peach filling and covered in a light vanilla glaze.
Do you prefer fruit-filled desserts or chocolate treats?
Have you ever tried making hand pies from scratch before?
What’s your favorite fruit to bake with during the summer?
Would you serve these warm with ice cream or enjoy them cold with coffee?
Ingredients
For the Dough:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
6–8 tbsp ice-cold water
For the Peach Filling:
2 cups fresh or canned peaches, diced
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter (or your fingers) to mix until the texture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2️⃣ Make the Peach Filling
- In a small saucepan, combine the diced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let it cool completely.
3️⃣ Assemble the Hand Pies
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about ⅛ inch thick.
- Cut out circles using a round cutter (about 4–5 inches wide).
- Place 1–2 tablespoons of peach filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Transfer the pies to the prepared baking sheet.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes on a wire rack.
5️⃣ Prepare the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and slightly thick.
- Brush or drizzle the glaze over the warm pies.
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
Serving Tips
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
They also taste amazing chilled the next day — perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea!
Hand pies were originally designed as portable desserts for travelers and workers, which is why they’re perfect for picnics and lunch boxes!
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